This restaurant looked like a hole in the wall place in a triangular corner. When we entered we…read morewere pleasantly surprised by how nice it was inside. It was packed with people, which was a good sign. We enjoyed all our dishes, especially the tiger prawns, octopus, and seafood rice. The sangria was average. The service staff was very friendly and attentive.

The restaurant is away from tourist neighbor. But I suspect its target customers are tourists…read more They play American pop music all night long which is fine with me, but if you are looking for a local experience, this may not what you expected. Pastries de Bacalhau - the crust was not brown enough. May be longer time. The stuffing was flavorful but it's more the cod taste than the flavored mash potatoes which I prefer. I actually prefer the other local restaurant I tried the night before better. Caldo Verde - The potatoe part of the soup is great. Perfect viscosity but the flavor is not. It wasn't salty enough but more importantly is the flavor of the veggies and the spicy sausage they supposed to use that makes the soup taste different. Grilled giant pawns - The flavor of the prawns is not as intense as expected and hope to be. The squid ink pasta also lacked of flavor. That's disappointing. With the prawns, they should at least use the prawn shell to make sauce for the pastas. The pasta was tasteless, didn't even use enough garlic and olive oil to flavor it up. Seafood rice - Another disappointment. They used fish, small mussels and little bit of shrimp pieces along with some bigger whole shrimps and mussels. However, the rice was lack of the true seafood flavor that made from shell fish. They also added cilantro which overwhelmed the whatever left of seafood flavor. The lemonade was not a sweet lemonade but sour. Fyi. It's not fair we just went to another restaurant in the neighborhood and everything was so much better but people should know.

Had a great first dinner here. The seafood rice dish was flavorful , we also had an order of steak…read moreand lamb. Good choice for a first night . The wine list is simple and has great affordable local options . We had a bottle of vino verde for three .

The soup has excellent flavor and the two shrimp were large. The fish in the soup tasted great!…read moreService was also excellent. Portions were so large, my wife couldn't finish. Good wine prices too. It's worth finding this little out of the way gem.

Very small and local. Very inexpensive. Service was very nice. Definitely a step up from the many…read more"tourist restaurants" with people urging you in and plastic food pictures a few blocks away. We especially liked the soup, bread, and wine. Nothing fancy but good.

We were looking for a place away from the loud restaurants near our hotel and decided to try…read moreTaverna Alfacinha based on positive Yelp reviews. We were so glad we went, it was an outstanding meal. The restaurant is not large and mainly has seating for 2. Other reviews complained about waits, but it would be worth it. We ate early and were lucky to arrive when another couple was leaving. Service was quick and very friendly--and like many places here they spoke good English. They do not have a wide drink list, but we had a bottle of the house wine that was really good and complemented food perfectly. For appetizers, we had bread basket, miss cheese, and the caprese. Get the bread basket if you get either. I had not heard of that cheese but it was great, semi-soft with a nice flavor. The caprese salad was nice also, fresh tomato's and mint as opposed to basil. For the main course, I had the seafood paella that was served in a hot pan right from the stove. This was excellent with rich saffron flavor and a nice mix is seafood--the calamari and mussels were particularly good. I loved it. With the said, my wife's sea bass might have been better. The whole fish was served, nice and fresh. It was cooked and flavored absolutely perfectly. The skin was crisp while the fish was moist and just melted in your mouth. Completely wonderful. It came with potatoes and some steamed vegetables, a superb dish. Definitely worth a visit!

The restaurant is tucked away on a steep hill with stairs. It has outside and indoor seating no…read morea/c. We sat inside and it has restrooms. We ordered the Salmon and 2 eggs. It was tasty. The service was prompt and courteous.

Lovely ambiance, friendly staff, and absolutely amazing food. I love everything about this place -…read more5 stars all the way!

We really had a hankering for pizza so looked up the top rated pizza places…read more Well trust this review and all the others! This place was phenomenal and so cute on the inside ! We did order pizzas but the table next to us ordered ravioli type dishes and all I could do was drool and second guess my selections. Well it our pizza was probably the best I've had in quite some time. Don't hesitate to go here!!

2nd night in Portugal. Dropped in for an early dinner. Ordered the bruschetta and piccante pizza…read more Both were good. The bruschetta was solid and simple with olive oil and roasted tomatoes. The pizza was good. Oven fired for crispy edge. The piccante was a little saucy made for a slightly soggy center. The beers were good and very cold, perfect for a summer day. In all a good dinner:

Rose is a powerhouse!!! So enjoyed my accidental visit!!! Will return each time in Portugal!!!read more

Love this place so much that we came back twice! We had the…read moreBacalhau with cream dish with potatoes and eggs one evening and bacalhau dish without cream another. Both are phenomenal and must haves when in Lisbon. Wonderful staff Jose Maria, Isabella, and Andre are very friendly, helpful and provide a home away from home once you get to know them. Great music and artwork on walls. Highly recommend this place!

We visited a rooftop bar in Lisbon with absolutely awesome views of the city. The drinks were cold…read moreand refreshing, which made it a great place to relax and take in the scenery. Service was a little so-so and not especially attentive, but the atmosphere and skyline views still made the visit worthwhile. Definitely worth going for the view alone.

Great view of a castle, and service was fantastic. We only had drinks, and they all looked great…read more Great location.

Came here a few weekends ago while traveling solo. It was recommended by Chat GPT and it didn't…read moresteer me in the wrong direction. I got lucky with no reservations and was able to squeeze in at a back table. The place is narrow but they make use of the space. Menu items are mostly tapas style with some sandwiches and soup. Such a lovely experience listening to them sing Fado music. 2 guitarists to the side and one singer at a time with the lights dim. It felt as if they welcomed me into their home inside their living room. Such an amazing experience.

Great, intimate place to listen to a fado show! Cash only. I was able to make a reservation via…read morefacebook messenger. It's very small so reservations are best, otherwise you have to wait until spaces open up past 9pm. There's no full menu just tapas, but they are filling! I got a ham & cheese sandwich -- it was grilled and SO delicious. I also got a Caipirinha. Everything is reasonably priced. Now for the music -- the show was great! A few "surprises" along the way, but literally everyone at the bar could sing. They do sets and take 15 minute breaks in between, for themselves and also customers who come & go. I left around 10 so not sure how long they are open. Depending on when you leave, a little patience to get your bill is surely appreciated.

Great place, great service, great food! What more can I say? The place is cozy, clean and the…read moreservers makes you feel at home!

We were staying at Altis Avenida and after a long day of sightseeing, decided to visit Rossio for a…read morecocktail and dinner. We enjoyed our evening here. Rooftop gastrobar with beautiful views of the city. Fun, eclectic vibe. The service was great. The cocktails were creative. I had a martini that had a little drop of olive instead of actual olives, it gave it a very nice flavor. They had a grilled squid special that was incredible. We also enjoyed the cod. Portions are substantial.

Last day in Lisbon, treated to a nice birthday lunch. Nice open and bright space and thoughtful…read moreservice, had a booth looking toward the plaza. Not too busy for Sunday lunch. We started with a glass of wine and a specialty cocktail with gin and cherry liqueur as a base. Perfect balance of herbal and tart and sweet. We shared the amberjack ceviche which was fresh and bright and then the rich & creamy prawn risotto. All beautifully executed. We each ordered a glass of 20 year port to celebrate my birthday and the staff overheard and brought a complimentary rich chocolate dessert. Very enjoyable meal all the way around.

Love the fun name, and the concept, bastardizing traditional Portuguese dishes to make fun,…read morecreative fusion dishes. We got a bottle of Cava and ordered oysters for the first time on our 2 week trip, and unfortunately, they were not very good, but we are spoiled by the California and Washington state oysters. Then, we were in the mood for sushi, so ordered an assortment of rolls and sashimi. It was very good quality, and a very nice change up. Nice, attractive bright space. A nice meal, but not sure I'd return.